The Experience

Conservation farmland all around; acres of wild heathland busy with woodpeckers and owls; the coast two miles away. Relax in the big drawing room of this 17th-century rectory and friendly family home, set in mature gardens full of trees. Fiona loves to cook and bakes her bread daily; food is delicious, seasonal and locally sourced, jams are homemade. Comfortable bedrooms have objets from diplomatic postings and the suite comes with mahogany furniture and armchairs so you can settle in with a book. Super views, friendly dogs, tennis in the garden and masses of space. If you fancy self-catering then opt for an independent break in the Garden Room.

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Essentials

Swimming pool

Hot tub

Garden

Open fire / woodburner

Breakfast included

Breakfast available

Meals available

Oven

Parking on premises

Free parking nearby

Accessible by public transport

WiFi

Spa

Central heating

Limited mobility

Wheelchair access

Mobile reception

Hob

Bar

Barbecue

Licensed premises

Vegetarian meals

Paid parking nearby

Air conditioning

Relaxation areas

Washing machine

Tennis court

Microwave oven

No smoking

Credit cards

Working farm

Owner has pets

Dishwasher

Pets welcome

Family friendly

Baby monitor

Books and toys

Children welcome

Babies welcome

Stair gates

High chair

Cot available

Nearby

Pub/bar within 3 miles

Restaurant within 3 miles

Shop within 3 miles

Activities

Bikes available

Food courses

Kayaking

Other courses

Sailing

Surfing

Wild swimming

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Information & pricing

Booking information

Closed

Rarely.

No smoking

Smoking not permitted anywhere in the property.

Owner has pets

Animals living on the property

Dogs

Locally made dog biscuits, wonderful walks, and occasional dog sitting if owners have to leave their dogs for the day. Dog-friendly beaches nearby.

The garden is not enclosed.

Meals

Dinner from £25. Pubs 2 miles.

Pricing

Nightly price

from £80

Surcharges

Singles £50.

1 Double

From £80

1 Suite for 2

From £80

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Reviews

Delightful house and garden, comfortable rooms, and the most wonderful breakfast with home-made bread, muesli and jam, home-grown fruit as well as cooked breakfast. Fiona and Peter very welcoming. Lots of information about the many places to go in the area, and details of local restaurants and pubs.

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Cara, Palgrave, near diss, suffolkSep 2018

We stayed in the Garden Room for five nights and were comfortable. We received a welcome on our arrival, and were given fresh bread, marmalade and eggs. The accommodation was warm and the wood burner was excellent. Any issues were dealt attentively. Our only reservation was the rule 'dog on lead in the garden', but then we do have a very patient Springer Spaniel who is rarely on a lead! The heathland and woods nearby are an absolute delight.

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Catherine, StroudApr 2018

Super, warm welcome, great variety of home made fruit dishes and jams, breads as well as cooked at breakfast, Fiona and Peter very knowledgeable about best places to visit etc

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Mair, Hereford Sep 2017

A lovely home in an enticing, informal garden. Extremely comfortable, generously proportioned room with both sleeping and relaxing areas and lots of homely touches such as snowdrops, hot water bottles and flapjack. Delicious breakfasts including lots of homemade treats and local produce. And all this with a very friendly welcome and nothing too much trouble during our stay. We will return!

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Su, LeominsterFeb 2017

We stayed for a few days self catering in the Garden Cottage. We really enjoyed our stay - excellent environment for us and our Labrador Toby. Were really well looked after - homemeade bread biscuits and free range eggs provided by very welcoming owners. We highly recommend the location and comfortable accomodation.

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Leslie, DissApr 2016

25/04/2016
We will definitely add the Old Rectory to our list of favourites and would recommend it. Our room was spacious and very comfortable. Fiona's warm welcome (with delicious homemade cookies) added to the special feel of the place. As for the breakfasts: homemade breads, jams, muesli and smoothies, delicious local produce, perfection!

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Nicole, NottinghamApr 2016

Fiona is a gem - and her food is delicious and fresh and much of it home grown - bread home made and cinnamon rolls scrummy. A very relaxed, welcoming stay and Fiona is a font of local information and advice - particularly well recommended places to eat & unusual sites. Room was relaxed and comfortable with all modern conveniences - I would definitely re-visit and if in the are I would not stay anywhere else.

The neighbourhood

Local points of interest from Peter & Fiona Black

The stunning 20 Acre Gardens of East Ruston Old Vicarage are only a mile away and are a must! One can easily spend an afternoon looking at this incredible garden. Full of rare and unusual plants and a surprise round every corner!

Enjoy the Broads! Either hire a boat at Hickling and visit the famous horsey Windpump. Take a trip on the famous Lady Anne from Horsey if you are not brave enough to hire your own boat. Climb the church tower at Ranworth and see the Broads from the top!

Walk along the sandy beaches at Waxham and Horsey and enjoy the seals! See the Great Barm at Waxham. Make a prearranged visit to Happisburgh Lighthouse.

The National Trust Houses of Felbrigg and Blickling are just a few miles away .

Spend a day in Norwich visiting the famous cathedral!

Enjoy a dinner at The Gunton Arms a short drive away where you can enjoy local venison!